Nicole Crafts Countdown to Christmas Advent Tree

Nicole Crafts Countdown to Christmas Advent Tree

The Nicole Crafts Countdown to Christmas Advent Tree provides a fun, hands-on, exciting way to countdown to the big holiday!

Project Details

Level:intermediate

Time:2 hours

Project Instructions

1

Paint sides, back and face of tree Yellow Green.

2

Paint inside of tree Hauser Dark Green.

3

Shade Edges with Hauser Dark Green. To shade, dip brush in clean water. Place bristles on paper towel until shine goes away. Dip tip in paint and brush around edge.

4

Paint drawers as shown. You can download the project templates for detailed patterns or you can create your own. Use back end of brushes to dot on eyes and balls. When using pouncers, dip foam end in paint then pounce on paper towel once or twice to remove excess paint. To create glossy accents, brush on glossy accents to use as a glue when you sprinkle on glitter. To create a more dimensional look, use nozzle and apply a thick coat over areas you want to POP. Glossy accents will not run if applied on a flat surface. Always sprinkle glitter over accents when wet. Or forgo the painting part of this step and use decorative scrapbook papers to cover drawers.

5

When you have finished all details on drawers, shade around edges using Hauser Dark Green or Yellow Green.

6

Print and punch out numbers. Glue to drawers using tacky glue. When set, apply Glossy Accents over numbers.

7

Glue jute around outside of tree.

8

Brush on Glossy Accents over jute. Sprinkle on glitter. Shake off excess.

9

Tie a 7 inch bow with 25 inch tails. Glue bow at top of tree.

10

Gather one tail even with top of first drawer. Secure with cloth-covered wire. Glue ribbon to side of tree at gather.